Ford Fusion: Rear Wheel Bearing & A Cracked Rim

[@jeremyr6576]

OMG!!! Irony of Ironies. I just pulled my 2011 Ford Fusion FWD 3.0 in the garage to change the driver's rear wheel bearing. I fired up KZbin to search for some pointers, and low and behold.....today's video is exactly what I'm doing! Been subscribed for a while now, but this might be the first time I have been able to apply your knowledge. I wanted to tell someone about the irony, buy my wife and kids really didn't care. LOL

[@SouthMainAuto]

Go find a mountain and scream it onto the world!! 🌍 🏔️

[@scottgordon1821]

We care! Eric O always here to help us out!

[@robpeabo509]

Yep, your job is to fix it, not claim victory at home - you might get deflated :(

[@austinsmith5997]

Little wins are what get us through. This one was major!

[@crazyedo9979]

No glory.😁

[@TargaWheels]

Is there EVER going to be a "Mrs. O's" cook book? You know we're all waiting for it. 😁

[@shawn_530]

There has been plethora of SMA videos lately! This is marvelous!

[@jeremyr6576]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@victorb2910]

I wish all techs would take the pride in their work like Eric.

[@calholli]

Pride is a sin

[@crook0384]

Going to blow up the interweb by flipping the chisel around and hammering on the pointy end🤣🤣. I will admit to having done that before myself instead of grabbing a drift. Every tool has a hammer end as you have taught us👍. I also like the “shiny” comment, Malcom Renyolds and Jane would approve.

[@TimfromAlabama]

Love it. Someone with a "Firefly" knowledge.

[@robertrosicki9290]

It happens , for me once in 42 years as a mechanic . ... Years ago I did the chisel flip . Just too lazy to walk the four steps to my tool box for a drift . Felt a quick sting in the side of my face and didn't think much of it . Next morning my cheek was out like a chipmunk and I was off to the hospital to get the chip dug out of my face . Glad it didn't hit my eye. Made me a believer in safety glasses .

[@billmaxfield7831]

That's an oldie but a goodie!!!

[@mgherter]

I'm not sure the reference was intentional but I choose to believe it is.

[@rjb6327]

Thank God, NOT an electrical problem.😃As much as I can appreciate your diagnostic knowledge, it does get old. Every time you put the camera underneath those New York cars, I can't believe how much rust is there. I've seen better rotors. Always nice to see Mrs. O.

[@steveo6631]

As much as like the diagnostic videos, I equally appreciate the nuts and bolts videos.... SMA has it all, my guy....

[@alexandercahoulan6583]

Just got finished with a 13 hour double shift from a restaurant . Saute. In 100 degree heat. I was in a bad state of mind. Until I saw this. watching/listening to Eric work and Mrs O's smile especially. Hard to stay negative seeing that.

[@handymandev03]

All the years watching your channel you can tell Mr o and Mrs o are down to earth folks.

[@patrickzadd5215]

Eric your customers are very fortunate to have you as their mechanic (cuz you’re genius!)

[@Robert-S-]

What a beautifully easy bearing to remove.....As someone who lives south of the salt belt, I always enjoy watching you northern folks with all the fancy tools to deal with that nonsense. But this one, just gave you a nice easy day. No torches or grinders required today.

[@Rgb414]

Always good watching you work and seeing what's for lunch/dinner😁 That brake rotor looks like it has seen better days.

[@jeremyr6576]

For sure on the rotor.... It's pretty common to pad-slap the rears on the Fusions of that vintage. They don't warp, but they look like garbage.

[@FishFind3000]

Cheaper cars have solid rotors so there’s not much to go wrong with them since it’s not vented and there’s tons of meat.

[@jonminer9891]

Hi, Mr. O. I was happy to see a wheel bearing that was so easy to replace. There are still lessons to learn though. Mrs. O. does a great lunch! Thanks for sharing! Stay healthy!

[@awcvn]

You are the first mechanic I have seen hit on the sharp side of a chisel. I have been doing it for years w/no damage. Nice to see a really GOOD mechanic at work!!

[@brianmac1]

I think this guy is the only mechanic I've seen, in real life or on the tube, that doesn't use a 2lb hammer for everything. Choose right size for the job, my father taught me. I'm not in a snow area so I do sympathize with the corrosion you guys have to work with. If my car ever looked like this underneath, I'd freak!!

[@curtisstewart2829]

Speaking of bolt torque I ask my dad how tight to tighten head bolts, he said “get them as tight as you can the tighten them another half turn”. I did break the first head bolt off. He lifted the head off and used his pocket knife to remove the broken of bolt. This happened many years ago. I always enjoy your videos, keep them coming. 👍

[@VPR5703]

I live in Virginia but I had a 2011 Ford fusion that made it to 321,000 mi before the transmission sent it to the salvage yard in March. Besides normal maintenance the only thing I really had to do to it was replace the driver side CV shaft. Even at the end of its life the engine still only burned about 4 oz of oil over a 10,000 mi oil change which I was really impressed with. And I know several people who share the same story about those Fusions. They were great cars.

[@IvegotaroughideaDIYchannel]

I wish the wheel bearings were always that easy! Good video as always 🙂

[@jeremyr6576]

For sure. They make up for it with the front bearings. They are press-in and NOT fun.

[@Ownsterx]

@Jimmy S 90s Honda and Toyota are pressed in on the front, it's unavoidable on FWD usually.

[@IvegotaroughideaDIYchannel]

@@jeremyr6576 tell me about it, I've got one to do on a v50 and not looking forward to it!

[@Jj12915]

@Jimmy S Tell me about it, I just had to do the front wheel bearings in my Lincoln MKX. Shop quoted me $200-300 per side so I bought a press for $160 and did them myself. Not fun though haha.

[@jeremyr6576]

@@IvegotaroughideaDIYchannel - I have avoided the Euro stuff my entire life. So I have no idea what's in your future. Good luck!

[@mungtor]

I know you've explained it before, but it's still cool to see how you make sure to break and seat the bead in ways that protect the TPMS sensor. It's practically reflex for you.

[@92Pony]

"Don't do crack!" Eric with the PSA and segue to the ending rolled into one! Love the channel!!

[@Hurtydwarf]

That adhesive prep would have been great when I worked in auto at Walmart. The amount of time having to fight with cleaning the filthy rims that came through only to still have the weights fall off when balancing.

[@russelladams7053]

Mr's o is an 11 Eric your a lucky man and a brilliant mechanic love your videos and always look forward to the next especially the nuts and bolts stuff thanks Eric

[@johnmehaffey9953]

Don’t you think that mrs o is lucky getting a guy like Eric, I do, great work ethic loves his wife and kids, and he’s a nice guy, greetings from Ireland

[@jacksmith2315]

Wow i cant believe how easy that bearing came off being an NY car. I live in Boston and never had a bearing come off that easy.

[@thinman8621]

Mrs. O should maybe do a cooking show focused on making a great lunch. Looks like South Main Auto eats very well.

[@tattoochef]

Your videos have saved me and my family so much money. Thank you so very much for taking the time out of your busy schedule to show the people's hiw to do this stuff. You sir are a saint.

[@johnbrossack3791]

I've had one of those 'hammer operated' impact drivers in my tool box for 50 years, a go to tool for stuff like that.

[@garymallard4699]

bought my first one in 1975...for my motorcycles...

[@randybeard6040]

As a Southern Boy, I have to Sympathize with you Mechanics that have to Deal with Rusty Vehicles almost every day-what a Pain in the - - -.....

[@wallingj68]

I feel like the tire mounting machine should play the ice cream truck song when it rotates. Having a bad day? Mount some tires. But on second thought, Eric may have to leave and get ice cream each time, so there's that. The only thing that would have made that bearing setup easier was push-in pistons on the calipers.

[@jimkish9557]

How did I forget to stop by! Just got back from camping trip with the family, Letchworth, Four Mile Creek, it was first time for us doing some NY camping. Beautiful area! Peaceful. This bearing/hub came out so easy I think even the bluebirds were singing the whole time for you. The only surprise was the dirty mits while surveying the kitchen. I have heard of ,'God made dirt and dirt don't hurt' , but when it comes to the grease scene, I think I have to pass.

[@michaelwillis19]

a weekend at the shop with pop pop . no brake clean, but any day we see Luna is a good day

[@alanmoffat4680]

Mangos are great, mate! We have had mango trees planted on the footpaths(AUS for land between gutter and fence line) here in Sunny, rust free Brisbane, QLD for many years. As a kid we'd climb them and pick the ripe ones, then go home and eat them over the edge of the bath, so the juices ran down your arms then dripped off our elbows into the bath.

[@jaker1160]

How great would the world be, if everyone had a Mom and Dad like Mr. and Mrs. O?

[@michaelscriffiano9267]

I admire your honesty when dealing with customers....most shops might have said the complete exhaust system is rotten....

[@shanemcdonald4956]

It just amazes me how rotted the cars get in the rust belt.When they finally make it to the crusher there can’t be much left once they are crushed.Keep the great videos coming.

[@MrWolfSnack]

Nothing to do with the cars, its the people and lack of care. Hose your car down when you get home on the chassis in winter, have it undercoated and protected good with either a spray on liner or some non-flammable protectorate. Good to go. Also try and drive as little as possible on roads right after they were treated, never drive along the curbside lane where the salt brine collects.

[@kimberg759]

Mr O you crack me up! I love listening and watching you work and giving Mrs O a hard time! You two are awesome! Love the quick work you made of that bearing. I have seen many shops/mechanics beat those things up and still not move. You are awesome, keep up the great work you do. Love from AZ ❤

[@sagetl6447]

Another great video Eric. I work at a tire and lube shop, cracked rims are more common than you think because of how thin the rims are. Use a lot of your videos for quick references. Thank you for all you do.

[@snoopdogie187]

How thin the rims are and how small the sidewall of the tires are that are used on newer vehicles. There isn't enough space and air in the sidewall to allow it to absorb larger hits.

[@JGreen46]

Thank you Mr Olson I have a bad wheel bearing that’s going out and now I can get it done thanks to you for this awesome video on how to do it mine is a 2014 ford fusion. Thank you sir for all you do for the people across all states

[@JeffWinter1]

Chainsaw and nut off should never be in the same sentence. 😂 Impressive video output lately! 👍

[@MichaelSmith-mk2uj]

Thanks for showing the tire and wheel work. Your machine looks quite a bit different than the old one I used back in the day. Neat! Nice to see your dedication to doing it right...prepped the surface before adhering the new wheel weights so they stick 👍

[@thomasfletcher4765]

Right in the middle of watching an older episode of SMA ( ford freestyle ) and low and behold , a new one pops up 👍

[@ianmacgillivray2740]

Best line of the day…1:51, “the one handed handy”

[@Kevintherubiconjeep]

The sarcasm was on point in this one. Well done sir.

[@zr1sparky1]

Erik, you should have 5 million subscribers. The quality of your content is too notch

[@ahmadghosheh3104]

This absolutely proves manufacturers can make an easy to replace hub and wheel bearing, they just don't want to.

[@jimgodfrey9832]

I had similar on my Hondoo and I changed both as one gone the other not far behind. Easy DIY project.

[@shawnwalk5193]

Now the front wheel bearings on those cars aren't quite as fun as the rears! Loving the videos man keep it up!

[@dougkelley1266]

Been watching you since I was in hospital for major surgery. Thank you for the entertainment. You are a great mechanic. Fun to watch. I was always a do it myself kinda guy. I have learned some things from you that will help me if I get back to work. Thank you Eric and Mrs O

[@darkwingduck3320]

Your banter with Mrs O is very sweet😊

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

That hub was easy! I did not expect that! Great job as always Mr O.

[@porkchop4604]

Wow. Basically an old style wheel bearing assembly. Nice job Eric as always

[@jima3129]

You dont need those rotor sctews at all. They are there to hold the rotor during production. You should lightly coat the mating faces with antiseize, imho. That rotor was toast if you ask me, but nobody is. Lolol What a great job on that tire mounting Mr. O!

[@warrenlowe2177]

Oooooh. Why can't my daughter's mazda3 front wheel bearing be that easy. Love your work Mr and Mrs O. G'day from Oz.

[@mikeberry304]

Nice cream job there Eric, and 15 dollars for the scrap pile on the old alloy , Bonus 🤣🤣, Mrs O definitely is the boss in the office , kitchen , classroom , super multi talented young lady 😉

[@weloveups831]

Beautiful use of the chisel in reverse!

[@edchenal821]

Another good learning experience with some humor thrown in for good measure.

[@keithaguirri4644]

Awesome as always! Just had to replace the front drivers side hub/bearing on my 04 Chevy Colorado when I arrived to my Labs/Campus yesterday. Started really going fast right as I pulled in, and I mean bad, which as a mechanic have never experienced anything like that before.🤔 I promise Eric.. it had literally started making the soft grinding noise the day before.. weird.😬 And yes... I am definitely trying the "Ten I See" on my wife first thing tonight as I get in LOL. Have a great week and keep on making these great videos! 👍

[@Ram14250]

The whole vehicle looks like she's dying a slow NY rust death. Hello recycle yard... got another one coming soon! Thanks for the Luna visit! 🙂

[@rigocastro55]

The old man at my shop is the king of the one liners. He said he is like Horse 🐴 crap 💩. He is everywhere.

[@joek81981]

Every single time I'm astounded by how quickly a car seems to age in that part of the world. Ten years is not a very old car to me, Lordy Lou!

[@ouch1011]

Just imagine what that salt does to their roads and bridges.

[@MrRjsnowden]

Lube before you start....words to live by Mr. O!!!

[@jimbassett7799]

ford fusion, rear wheel bearing, when you took off the tire a semi was going past your garage same time while working. when a lug was taken off it was shifting gears and it while the air gun. I thought it was a new sound effect that fitted in, but I was wrong. I just liked it. at .33 seconds in.

[@jorgefernandez-mv8hu]

Thanks for all tips and for being a conscientious master mechanic.

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

Always nice to see a vlog with Luna & Mrs O. No exhaust fix this time? Poor Josh getting named and shamed.

[@thomasbennettjr1188]

Oh wow just got this video and my son changed wheel bearing on my 98 Ford expedition today and now watching you do it, Love your videos and your family such a great family

[@brianbanks3044]

had to be the EASIEST bearing EVER taken off in New York State.....usually, it takes three pullers, a 20 ton press, rose bud propane torch, new backing plate......and on and on...consider this your lucky day....go play the 760 million dollar Mega Draw now

[@bones007able]

For real... I was hoping for a lesson in how to this would need to be taken off ... just a puller?

[@MrAccordCrx]

You do not need that much money. People will start doing drugs, get divorced, get sued.....

[@Mike_Regan]

Yeah... I thought for a minute he'd moved the shop to Florida.

[@cjr1881]

@@MrAccordCrx drugs aren't that expensive and those problems are easily taken care of with that amount of money. More money=less problems.

[@MrAccordCrx]

@@cjr1881 Not for everybody, not alwaus. You'll be surprised.

[@peterallen8413]

Clearly you are in a better mood today then a few days ago. 😃

[@davidwildridge8080]

Great words of encouragement Mr. O. We will keep trying.

[@mrkttrdr2919]

Great line, but mrs O wasn’t fooled, ur right she’s a ten, so is ur channel, man how I wish I was closer to ya, I got a lot o work to do on a 05 Colorado, thanks for posting

[@marksmallman4572]

So glad I live in Spain, my car is eight years old and all the underbody paint is still visable, yes its not north America, no snow, no salt..

[@timhanlon7864]

Thank you for your videos! Very informative and enjoyable to watch, much appreciated from Maine

[@kaafromoz]

Thanks Eric a nice smooth job for you to handle, and was nice to see the love of your life as well, gee she looks after you there well done. Stay Safe Stay Strong Mate 🦘🦘🦘🦘💖💖💖💖

[@jrbpit1]

With @watchweswork being down today, SMA steps into the breach!! I had the shakes for a bit

[@user-os2es4es9y]

As always insightful and humorous! Thank you mister and mrs o.

[@lonwillis783]

Thanks!

[@andreim841]

You are spoiling us... Keep it up!

[@andrewthomason3857]

That Luna has life figured out.

[@skyhawk21]

Good job man! Good job taking care of the extras or misc issues!!!

[@CC-kr2fs]

I can't do it anymore, and that's why I take it someone great, like you, that can.....good job as usual. (Mrs. O made me hungry...).

[@harryl7946]

Always a treat to watch you work. The comments are killin’ me!!😅

[@chipset-nv5dq]

I'm an amateur woodworker and watching you hit the 'sharp' side of your chisel with your hammer made my stomach hurt. LOL Totally not judging or anything, it's just been a while since I've commented on how much I enjoy your videos, I thought I'd give you a little hard time. :) Much love from Denver!!!

[@harrylister804]

My woodshop teacher would agree. He would go nuts if he saw a chisel abused, but in an autoshop that is the correct use of a chisel.

[@TheFallenAngel13524]

Did a front bearing on a Pontiac. Had the big ole hammer out and ready to give it persuasion. Bearing fell out of the knuckle when I took the last bolt out. It was A aftermarket one coated from factory so it didn’t bond to the knuckle. Down side is the cv was rust welded inside the bearing needing a ton of persuasion.

[@johnds6621]

Well that was a nice one. Hey I watch some old 7 year old video where Mrs. O was working on her car because you didn't have time. She did a great job. Better watch out someone is going to swoop in and steal her from you. She's a keeper.

[@dannyo6699]

I usually place the sensor just in front of the duck head, that way when you start spinning the rim to dismount the tire, the tire is lifted away from the sensor and the sensor doesn't accidentally get hit by the duck head. But I reinstall the same way. Valve stem leads the tire around the rim. Thumbs up. You'd be surprised how many new guys I tell this to, yet I see them doing exactly what I tell them to not do, then they get all upset when a sensor breaks, and I have to show them what they did wrong since they chose to not listen to me. Oh well.

[@Jay.Tee.H]

Literally laughed out loud at the , "Ol' rusty shaft." I really wish all bearings came out this easily!

[@iaov]

I love this channel but sometimes I get tired just watching you work!!

[@WisconsinWanderer]

I haven’t seen zippy Zappy in years! Thanks for the video

[@davebrewton1367]

I am just amazed that most every vehicle that you work on is just inundated with rust. I guess I should be thankful that I live in the sun belt, not the rust belt. (San Antonio)

[@hackfabrication139]

Great demo on doing that wheel bearing! I can't believe you couldn't talk them into a new disc rotor, that one looked like the rings around Saturn with all those groves...

[@mikeafa1]

My thoughts exactly. Eric, how could you let that slip by you?

[@kthwkr]

The pads are already the contoured to the rotor. Why ruin a good thing? :)

[@bt9653]

It was nice to see someone actually clean and seal the rim. We constantly get the dreaded once a month slow leaker.

[@ChrisVargasrpht2000chris]

You seem to be in a better mood in this video, great job as always.

[@DC-nj9gw]

Once you called that tool a "screamer" I thought of Sam Kinnison every time you used it after that. OH OHHHHHHHHHH!!! OH OH OH OHHHHHHHHH! Can't get it out of my head now lol

[@tomtke7351]

Darn It!! When's Ms "O" gonna do a cookin' show? She seems to be as accomplished at food prep as you are with cars!!♡♡

[@WouterB76]

Nice dress Vanessa! Nice job Eric!

[@ericegbers8958]

We need to see more of Mrs O. She is awesome.

[@ouch1011]

A few years ago, I had a 2000 Civic Coupe that I used as a commuter. I was on my way home from work and I honestly don’t know exactly what I was thinking, but I went to make a right turn and somehow I turned too early. The left rear tire ended up whacking the curb really hard. I thought I blew a tire because there was an immediate rhythmic noise. I got out and looked, the tire and wheel were completely unscathed, so I continued home. The next day, I put the car on the lift and spun the wheel. The wheel bearing sounded horrible. I checked the balance of the wheel/tire and it was completely unchanged. Somehow I managed to hit a curb really hard, immediately destroy the wheel bearing but not do anything to the wheel or tire. Basic Michelin tires and Integra GS-R 5-spoke wheels. I guess it pays to use quality parts, an aftermarket wheel would have disintegrated. The wheel bearing had 250k on it so I guess it was just one hard whack away from death. Luckily the wheel bearing is the same style as this, so it took about 10 minutes to replace.

[@jamesrobinson3796]

Nice job! I also a big fan of Wegmans! You get what you pay for.

[@ILOVEBACONBOY2018]

I like the sound of an impact, just one of those sounds. I mean I dont like idiots who overtighten lug nuts but you know, still a fun sound.

[@leolammas7940]

Well up to your usual great vids Eric. Greetings from Irreland.

[@guillermocarrillo3959]

Mrs. O looks like she’s ready to go out. Mr. O, pay attention.😄😄😄

[@zr1sparky1]

I love the grease spot you left on your cat's forehead!